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Elk meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elk meat and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Elk meat
Elk meat
9
:
1
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Iron +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +214.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Turkey sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.3%
Contains more Copper +214.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
3
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Turkey sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Water - 63.12
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Turkey sausage
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2792.5%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Turkey sausage
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2792.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 30.76g 15.42g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 162kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 5mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 4.07mg 1.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 155mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 229mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 639mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.98mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.111mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 0µg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.19mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.054mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.165mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.692mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.208mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.79µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.175mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.686mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.802mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.229mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.453mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.447mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.612mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.819mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.481mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 160mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 3.839g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Turkey sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Elk meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.497g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.